ptsd C&p For Ptsd (Tdiu) Tomorrow

[Jaluluah11B]

Iraq War Vet 2008-09. 2010-11

I am rated 70% for PTSD and was inferred IU. I sent in my IU form in April and my C&P for "PTSD review" is scheduled for tomorrow. I assume it's to either increase the PTSD or judge my case for IU.

I will give an update on how the C&P went and the general questions asked. I'll keep updating how fast the case moves after my C&P. My current status on Ebenefits is "Gathering evidence".

[Jaluluah11B]

if you are denied TDIU, obtain an appointment with a psychiatrist (this may cost you a little) but obtain the notes from the exam and submit them when you file an NOD.

If you submit a NOD without any additional medical documentation, your chances are next to nothing getting the VA to reverse its decision.

Like a psychiatrist outside the VA?

I am living at the poverty line with my 70% pay so I don't have enough money to afford any outside help. I see my regular psychiatrist once a month but I can't just come out and say "hey please put in your notes that I can't work"

She knows about and talks to me about my extreme social anxiety and social phobia that my PTSD has evolved into and how it's influences everything I do. **sighs** I just don't know which way to go with this.

[Motherof3]

I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH THAT YOU CONTINUE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AT VA AND BE BRUTALLY HONEST.

My approval for increase for PTSD/MDD (new) was back dated to a month after my original 50% date. I went from 70% combined with 50% PTSD to 100% P&T with SMC for other disabilities. Retro for Compensation and COLA!

KEEP IN MIND EVERYONE'S DISABILITY LEVELS ARE DIFFERENT.

I AM NOT DONE!

Just want to be a ray of hope.

[Jaluluah11B]

Claim closed and finished. Letter in the mail.

No updated AB8. Looks like a total denial. Ugh.

[carlie]

Like a psychiatrist outside the VA?

I am living at the poverty line with my 70% pay so I don't have enough money to afford any outside help.

Yea, most claimants that have to go outside VA - felt the same way . . .

I have no money - I can't afford to do that, etc . . .

Many at some point realized, they cant afford NOT TO DO THAT.

JMHO

[Jaluluah11B]

Received the official packet today. Denial of increase and denied TDIU.

I have set up an appointment with a Mental health specialist outside the VA for this Saturday who is going to evaluate, diagnose, and send me a print out of her eval and recommendations.

Question - Do I need to find someone with a certain specific title to do my eval? Like md, phd, psychiatrist, psychologist?

There are a lot on my area and everyone has a different title. The Dr who is seeing me on Saturday is a licensed certified social worker who specializes in Anxiety, Bi-Polar, PTSD. Her website has a ton of stuff she does on top of that. One line says "Referrals to Social Security Disability".

Dr. ____ ____. MA, MSW, LCSW, Ed. D.

Edited September 10, 2013 by Jaluluah11B

[Hollis]

Dang, so sorry to hear about your denial. I thinking as other have stated get more help. I know some on here don't believe in DBQ questionnaire, I have 4 to be filled out. I have one from my heart DR, claim in for AO. one for my reg. VA Dr. and others are for my Psychiatrist and Psychologist . I will keep feeding them new evidence as I get them.

BUT NEVER GIVE UP BROTHER,, DO THAT AND THEY WIN